The Best Lawless Cheats And Tips

While Mobage's iOS shooter Lawless may not be the deepest game experience you can get your hands on - it's an arcade style run-and-gun affair, after all - it's certainly entertaining, and there's a lot of potential in the weapons and crew members you can unlock.

Here are some useful tips to help you get started in the game.

​How do you unlock weapons in Lawless?

There are two ways to do it. The first method is through random weapon unlocks after completing specific missions. These are basic grade weapons, such as the 1911A1 pistol, the M16K assault rifle and the PA-8 shotgun.

The second is by direct purchase, using CrimeCoins. These are usually higher grade weapons with a higher firing rate, more capacity for ammunition and better accuracy, especially for on-the-run targets. They're optional purchases at best, but if you want to get further in the game - or achieve a high enough ranking to earn three stars - you may consider a purchase.

How does the gameplay work in Lawless?

This is a run-and-gun title. You tap on the target you want to shoot, and that brings your character out of cover. Once that target is taken down, lift your finger off the screen and they'll go back into cover. It's important not to stay out in the open too long, as you only have a pre-set number of lives. Once you run out, you'll need to use in-game currency to get additional lives.
Along the way, you'll want to keep an eye out for innocent civilians. Hurting these people takes away from your mission payout - around $500 or so penalty applies per death. They're highlighted in green, whereas your targets are highlighted in red. Keep an eye out for them and watch your firing...